Total said that two major projects will be implemented at its Antwerp facilities: a new refinery upgrading complex including a solvent de-asphalting unit and a mild hydrocracking unit and a plant to convert low value refinery fuel gases into low cost petrochemical feedstock.

The project is part of Total's
strategy of focusing its investment on its large integrated
platforms to position them among the most competitive in the
industry, said the company.

With this investment, Total is demonstrating not only its
commitment to maintaining its position as a competitive
industry leader in Europe, but also its ability to
adapt to market trends by reducing its production capacities
and emphasizing higher value added products that meet the
most stringent environmental standards, said
Patrick Pouyanne, president of the Total Refining & Chemicals division.

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